"Cultivate yourself. In one year's time, by the time you can easily handle this place, you should also be enough to break through to the Life Knowing realm. This strength is sufficient for you to stand before the Moon Clan, at least among the younger generation of the Moon Clan."
"Of course, don't bite off more than you can chew. Integrating and truly mastering what you already possess is your greatest reliance."
As He Xiuzhu and the other six departed, Dan Wushuang's gaze shifted to Li Xuan, saying.
"Yes, Elder Dan." Li Xuan nodded upon hearing this, making no attempt to conceal it. He immediately sat down cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed.
"This brat has quite a few hidden trump cards." Dan Wushuang's lips twitched slightly as he sighed, watching Li Xuan gradually enter a state of cultivation.
A month later, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes, which had been gently closed. A look of confusion was extremely evident in his eyes.
"Is there something you don't understand?" Dan Wushuang, who had already sensed Li Xuan's movement, asked as he opened his eyes.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and spoke directly, "Elder Dan, what is thunder?"
"What is thunder? It seems you don't understand the Dao of Thunder." Hearing Li Xuan's question, Dan Wushuang suddenly realized and nodded.
"Please enlighten me, Elder Dan." Li Xuan immediately bowed upon hearing this.
As Dan Wushuang said, Li Xuan knew nothing about the Dao of Thunder. His comprehension of lightning power was purely by chance.
"The Dao of Thunder takes thunder as its foundation. Thunder is firm. To comprehend this Dao, one must conform to the characteristics of the Dao of Thunder. It is said that the Great Dao is boundless, and thunderous methods are boundless. But where does this boundless thunder come from? Winds and clouds change, and thunder moves without interruption."
"Although there are three thousand Great Daos, each with its own merits, all methods stem from the same origin. Different paths lead to the same destination. To comprehend what thunder is, do you know what you should do?" Dan Wushuang said.
"Disciple understands a little." Li Xuan nodded slowly after a moment of contemplation.
"Although thunder is revered by all things, it cannot escape the five elements. The derived phenomena must be seen through to their essence. All things can be transformed; if one method is understood, all methods are understood. This is all I can say." Dan Wushuang said again after a moment of slight deliberation.
A hint of enlightenment flashed in Li Xuan's eyes, and he immediately bowed to Dan Wushuang, "Disciple thanks Elder Dan for his enlightenment."
Dan Wushuang nodded slightly, and his turbid eyes closed again.
Seeing this, Li Xuan did not continue to speak. After a moment of slight contemplation, he moved his hand, and a ray of lightning instantly appeared around his body. Looking at the lightning before him, Li Xuan slowly closed his eyes.
In the blink of an eye, half a year passed. Li Xuan, who had been sitting cross-legged, remained as still as an ancient monk in meditation.
Boom!
At this moment, accompanied by a muffled sound from within Li Xuan's body, Li Xuan's slightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open.
Li Xuan looked towards the sky and waved his left hand. The surrounding air instantly became somewhat agitated.
"Thunder, come." Li Xuan moved, and the next moment, he appeared in mid-air. A low voice echoed from his throat, and a patch of thunderclouds immediately appeared high in the sky.
Crack!
A lightning bolt as thick as an arm descended, targeting Li Xuan himself. In mid-air, Li Xuan made no defensive moves, merely tilting his head to look at the descending thunderbolt.
Just as the thunderbolt was about to strike him, Li Xuan slowly raised his left hand and reached out towards it.
Buzz.
With a humming sound, the descending thunderbolt entered Li Xuan's body through his fingers and disappeared without a trace.
"Hmm, not bad. Now, you can completely control this tribulation lightning." Dan Wushuang smiled slightly and nodded as he watched all this.
Li Xuan heard the sound, waved his hand, and landed. He then cupped his fists and bowed to Dan Wushuang, "Everything is thanks to Elder Dan's guidance."
"If you lacked comprehension, no amount of guidance from me would be effective. Be proud when you should be proud; excessive modesty is also not good. Go in for another three months of training, and that should be enough for you to break through." Dan Wushuang said.
"Yes, Elder Dan." Li Xuan nodded immediately upon hearing this.
Li Xuan had now touched the threshold of the Life Knowing realm and indeed needed further tempering. The Dragon Burial Ground was naturally the best place for this.
As Li Xuan departed, Dan Wushuang glanced at the void and then waved his hand, "Gather here in two months."
Moon Spirit Mountain, Moon Clan Great Hall.
"Not bad. Although only one person has reached the advanced Supreme realm, it is enough. No matter how extraordinary Li Xuan is, this seat does not believe he can be trained to the advanced Supreme realm by that person."
"Second Elder, take them down. For the remaining month, let them rest well." Looking at the six people standing below, Yue Zhengqi, for the first time, did not reprimand them.
"Yes, Clan Leader." Yue Zhengxiao immediately led the six people out of the great hall.
"Brother, are you perhaps confused?" After Yue Zhengxiao and the six young clan members left, Yue Zhengqi's voice slowly sounded.
Yue Zhenghua nodded slightly, "Brother, you previously said they all had to reach the advanced Supreme realm. Now, only one has. Speaking of which, this is my dereliction of duty."
"However, given their potential, reaching this point is already heaven-defying. Both Brother and I have seen Li Xuan. Even if that Elder Dan has extraordinary means, it's unlikely he can make him reach the advanced Supreme realm."
"And that Elder Dan would not resort to despicable means just to win. Brother's cultivation of them at all costs leaves me somewhat bewildered."
"Brother, one must use full strength even when hunting a rabbit. Moreover, our opponent is not a docile rabbit. Also, it concerns the honor of our Moon Clan. The Old Ancestor also sent me a message, saying this battle must be won."
"If we fail, the Holy Maiden will have to be handed over to that Elder Dan. And the upcoming confrontation, I fear, will be watched by the Yuan Clan and the Xuan Clan. Such a disgrace to the Moon Clan would be terrible. Brother cannot afford to lose, nor can he lose," Yue Zhengqi said helplessly.
"Is this all at the Old Ancestor's instruction?" Yue Zhenghua's brows furrowed slightly, clearly still somewhat confused.
"Do you think this is truly just a battle arranged between our Moon Clan and the disciples of that Elder Dan? The Old Ancestor's intention is not really about being reluctant to part with a Holy Maiden."
"The Old Ancestor wants to see what hidden means the legendary Elder Dan of the legendary Holy Yuan Sect possesses. We juniors can only watch as the Old Ancestor plays his game."
"Fortunately, this trial was a success, otherwise it would be difficult for Brother to report back to the Old Ancestor." Yue Zhengqi nodded.
"Brother, I understand." Yue Zhenghua bowed upon hearing this.
Holy Mountain, Holy Temple.
"The five-year deadline between the Moon Clan and that Elder Dan is in a month. Will the Holy Master be attending?" Elder Shengtian said.
"Yes." The Holy Master nodded slightly.
Xuan Clan, Xuan Mountain.
"The five-year deadline is approaching. The young generation of the clan, follow me."
Yuan Clan, Yuan Mountain.
"I wonder who will win this competition between the Moon Clan and that Elder Dan. It's truly something to look forward to."
Li Clan, Li Mountain.
"You are all arrogant. This seat will take you to see what it means when there is always someone better."
As another half a month passed, the four great families all set out. Teams of people traveled out, all heading towards Moon Spirit Mountain of the Moon Clan.
Dragon Burial Ground, He Xiuzhu and the other six looked at the projected image of Li Xuan on the screen, their eyes filled with a hint of anxiety.
"Elder Dan, there are only half a month left until the five-year agreement. Can Junior Brother break through?" Wang Kun, who could never hold his tongue, asked directly.
To this day, Li Xuan had not taken that final step to reach the Life Knowing realm. They had returned to this place as instructed by Dan Wushuang half a month ago, watching Li Xuan's battles on the screen daily, and each day brought a trace of disappointment.
Li Xuan was still one step away from the final hurdle.
Dan Wushuang smiled slightly and said, "The key to breakthrough is not something I can decide. Whether your Junior Brother can take this step depends entirely on himself. Cultivation cannot be rushed. The more impatient you are, the more things will go contrary to your intentions."
"Elder Dan, Junior Brother's actions in the past few days have indeed been a bit too hasty. Could it be that Junior Brother is showing signs of going mad?" He Xiuzhu asked, frowning.
As for Dan Wushuang's words, He Xiuzhu understood them very well.
Cultivation emphasizes peace of mind and, more importantly, one's state of mind. If one's state of mind is restless, cultivation will inevitably have flaws. The greater this flaw, the smaller the future achievement. Even their inner demons would be more terrifying.
"It depends on himself whether he can understand this principle." Dan Wushuang sighed slightly and shifted his gaze back to the projected image on the screen.
At this moment, Li Xuan had just finished battling a mid-level Life Knowing realm dragon skeleton. However, the furrow in his brow was deepening.
"After so many battles, why can't I break through this final barrier?" Li Xuan muttered to himself with a frown, a look of impatience in his eyes. He then waved his hand and took out the last pot of spiritual wine, drinking it down in one gulp.
"There's less than half a month left until the ten-year agreement. Must I stop here?"
"If I can't break through, what if I lose the match?"
"No, no. I seem to be too impatient."
His mind was like a battle between gods and men. Li Xuan's expression slowly relaxed.
"Not bad. Alright, you can return to Holy Yuan Peak. Your Junior Brother has crossed this hurdle." Dan Wushuang said with a slight smile as he looked at Li Xuan, who was meditating cross-legged.
"Yes, Elder Dan." He Xiuzhu and the other six naturally saw that Li Xuan had identified the crucial problem. With Dan Wushuang's words, they were also somewhat relieved. As soon as the words fell, Dan Wushuang waved his hand and directly teleported the six of them back.
Five days later, a booming sound rang out.
Dan Wushuang slowly opened his eyes, smiled at Li Xuan on the screen, and then disappeared from his spot.